A Novel Layered Templated Lithium Zinc Phosphate Prepared by an Unusual Solution Mediated Technique.

A novel layered lithium zinc phosphate LiZn(HPO4)(PO4)·H3NCH2CH2NH3·H2O containing ethylenediamine(en), having a long nucleation time, is prepared by moderate temperature solution mediated conversion of a microporous zinc phosphate; its crystal structure is also reported.